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Degree Name Delivery Mode Credit Hours
Certificate internet/www 15
Program Title
Certificate in Aging
College School Department
College of Public Affairs and Community Service Center for Studies in Aging
Program Accreditation
Program Description

The Specialist Certificate in Aging provides students with the gerontology core of our online master’s degree. Two elective courses tailor the certificate to the student’s special interests. The Certificate is ideal for those holding master’s degrees in other disciplines without the benefit of training in gerontology. Or it may be used as an introduction to graduate study in aging and the courses applied to the Master’s Degree, should students decide to continue their online studies at UNT.

Core Classes
REQUIRED COURSES:
*AGER 5710 Health Aspects of Human Aging (3 hrs)
*AGER 5750 Processes of Aging (3 hrs)
*AGER 5780 Federal, State and Local Programs in Aging (3 hrs)
ELECTIVE COURSES: 2 APPLIED GERONTOLOGY COURSES (6 HRS)
Modes of Communication
Email, Online, Phone.
Application Requirements
Application Process:
The Department of Applied Gerontology requires the submission of a departmental application by those wishing to enter our programs. This application, which requests additional information about your academic background and career goals in the field of aging, helps us ensure that we do provide the training that you are seeking and that, if you are admitted, you will receive informed academic advising as you begin your studies. Those seeking admission for full-time study should also consider submitting an application for scholarships awarded by the department. Our departmental application for scholarship support can be found in the scholarship section of our departmental website. http://www.unt.edu/aging/public/scholarships.shtml General Graduate Application Information at UNT: http://www.tsgs.unt.edu/admission_to_graduate_studies.htm
Advising Information
Contact the department for details.
Contact Information
Dr. Keith Turner (940) 565-4737 keith.turner@unt.edu
Transfer Policy
UNT's transfer FAQ: http://www.unt.edu/prospect/prospectivetrans.htm
Transfer Requirements
Contact advisor or department for details.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition: Tuition Residency Information: http://essc.unt.edu/registrar/residenc.htm
Useful Links
http://www.unt.edu/aging/public/index.shtml
Special Issues
No internship/practicum is required.
 
Last Updated Friday, September 10, 2010